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Northern Ireland News for January 2013 : Page 8
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2013
East Belfast Leaders Call To End Violence
41 loyalist and community organisations in east Belfast have put their name to a leaflet calling for the end of street violence in relation to the union flag debate at Belfast City Hall. A leaflet ca...
East Belfast Leaders Call To End Violence
41 loyalist and community organisations in east Belfast have put their name to a leaflet calling for the end of street violence in relation to the union flag debate at Belfast City Hall. A leaflet ca...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2013
Investigation Launched Into Abuse At London Guesthouse
An investigation is underway into historical allegations of child abuse at a southwest London guesthouse. Claims that a paedophile ring, with links to the then government, operated from the Elm Guest...
Investigation Launched Into Abuse At London Guesthouse
An investigation is underway into historical allegations of child abuse at a southwest London guesthouse. Claims that a paedophile ring, with links to the then government, operated from the Elm Guest...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2013
Other News In Brief
Police Federation Chairman Dies Aged 57 The chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales, Mr Paul McKeever, has died in hospital. 57-year-old Mr McKeever, who was due to retire on J...
Other News In Brief
Police Federation Chairman Dies Aged 57 The chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales, Mr Paul McKeever, has died in hospital. 57-year-old Mr McKeever, who was due to retire on J...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2013
NI Motorists Warned Over Snowfall
Northern Ireland’s motorists are being warned to take care over the weekend, following reports that snow will fall on Friday and last throughout Saturday and Sunday. The Met Office has issued an 'amb...
NI Motorists Warned Over Snowfall
Northern Ireland’s motorists are being warned to take care over the weekend, following reports that snow will fall on Friday and last throughout Saturday and Sunday. The Met Office has issued an 'amb...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2013
Cardinal Brady Controversy: Vatican To Appoint Bishop
The controversy surrounding the head of the Catholic Church in Ireland, Cardinal Sean Brady, could be about to take a new turn, according to the Irish Catholic newspaper. The paper told the BBC the V...
Cardinal Brady Controversy: Vatican To Appoint Bishop
The controversy surrounding the head of the Catholic Church in Ireland, Cardinal Sean Brady, could be about to take a new turn, according to the Irish Catholic newspaper. The paper told the BBC the V...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2013
LGB Workplace Awareness Project Launched
A project to raise awareness of the issues faced by gay, lesbian and bisexual employees in the workplace has been launched by Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry. Minister Farry officia...
LGB Workplace Awareness Project Launched
A project to raise awareness of the issues faced by gay, lesbian and bisexual employees in the workplace has been launched by Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry. Minister Farry officia...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2013
NI Debt Service Launched
A new debt advice service has been launched across Northern Ireland by Advice NI. The new service follows a £2.5m award from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment. The integrated debt a...
NI Debt Service Launched
A new debt advice service has been launched across Northern Ireland by Advice NI. The new service follows a £2.5m award from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment. The integrated debt a...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2013
Tyrone Bridge-Widening Scheme Begins
Work has already begun on a £340,000 bridge-widening scheme in Beragh, County Tyrone. Preparatory work is currently underway, but the Executive says it will have no impact on the travelling public un...
Tyrone Bridge-Widening Scheme Begins
Work has already begun on a £340,000 bridge-widening scheme in Beragh, County Tyrone. Preparatory work is currently underway, but the Executive says it will have no impact on the travelling public un...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2013
Benefits Squeeze Could Lead To More Child Poverty
Some 200,000 more children could be pushed into poverty due to cuts applied tax credits and child benefits, the government has admitted. The figure of 200,000 comes from a government decision to incr...
Benefits Squeeze Could Lead To More Child Poverty
Some 200,000 more children could be pushed into poverty due to cuts applied tax credits and child benefits, the government has admitted. The figure of 200,000 comes from a government decision to incr...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2013
Ulster Bank To Close 22 Branches
Ulster Bank is to close 22 branches and sub-offices across Ireland. Eleven of the closures will be made in Northern Ireland and are expected to be brought into effect in June. The branches are: Jord...
Ulster Bank To Close 22 Branches
Ulster Bank is to close 22 branches and sub-offices across Ireland. Eleven of the closures will be made in Northern Ireland and are expected to be brought into effect in June. The branches are: Jord...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2013
Flag Protests Could Cost 300 Jobs
As many as 300 jobs could be lost across Belfast by the end of this week as a result of ongoing flag protests, according to Pubs of Ulster. Pubs in Belfast are described by the industry body as being...
Flag Protests Could Cost 300 Jobs
As many as 300 jobs could be lost across Belfast by the end of this week as a result of ongoing flag protests, according to Pubs of Ulster. Pubs in Belfast are described by the industry body as being...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2013
Tesco Issue Apology For Horsemeat Burgers
Supermarket chain Tesco has taken out a full-page ad apologising for the sale of beefburgers which were recently found to contain horsemeat. In the advert, which appears in a number of UK newspapers,...
Tesco Issue Apology For Horsemeat Burgers
Supermarket chain Tesco has taken out a full-page ad apologising for the sale of beefburgers which were recently found to contain horsemeat. In the advert, which appears in a number of UK newspapers,...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2013
Car Exports Hit Record High With 8% Increase
Despite a European slump in sales, UK car production has hit a four-year high, with exports reaching a record high. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have said that UK factories b...
Car Exports Hit Record High With 8% Increase
Despite a European slump in sales, UK car production has hit a four-year high, with exports reaching a record high. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have said that UK factories b...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2013
Omagh Bomb Man Avoids Extradition
A man held liable for the Omagh bombing will not be extradited to Lithuania to face charges of weapons smuggling. A Belfast judge said Liam Campbell is likely to be held in inhuman and degrading cond...
Omagh Bomb Man Avoids Extradition
A man held liable for the Omagh bombing will not be extradited to Lithuania to face charges of weapons smuggling. A Belfast judge said Liam Campbell is likely to be held in inhuman and degrading cond...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2013
Rare Red Weather Warning Issued
The Met Office has issued a "rare" red warning for snow for parts of Wales on Friday. The weather service said that while snow is expected across much of Wales the warning applies to the Heads of the...
Rare Red Weather Warning Issued
The Met Office has issued a "rare" red warning for snow for parts of Wales on Friday. The weather service said that while snow is expected across much of Wales the warning applies to the Heads of the...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2013
Property Fraudsters Jailed For Total Of 13 Years
Two London men have been sentenced to a total of 13 years for defrauding two banks of £61m. 44-year-old Achilleas Kallakis was given seven years, while Alexander Williams, also 44, five years. The t...
Property Fraudsters Jailed For Total Of 13 Years
Two London men have been sentenced to a total of 13 years for defrauding two banks of £61m. 44-year-old Achilleas Kallakis was given seven years, while Alexander Williams, also 44, five years. The t...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2013
Political Dialogue Must Replace Protests - Villiers
Northern Ireland Secretary of State Theresa Villiers has called for political dialogue to replace loyalist protests and find a solution to the issue of flags, emblems and symbols in Northern Ireland. ...
Political Dialogue Must Replace Protests - Villiers
Northern Ireland Secretary of State Theresa Villiers has called for political dialogue to replace loyalist protests and find a solution to the issue of flags, emblems and symbols in Northern Ireland. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2013
NI Man Still Held Hostage In Algeria
A man from Northern Ireland is still being held hostage by a group of Islamic militants in Algeria. The 36-year-old Belfast man is being held at a gas facility at In Amenas, in the east of the countr...
NI Man Still Held Hostage In Algeria
A man from Northern Ireland is still being held hostage by a group of Islamic militants in Algeria. The 36-year-old Belfast man is being held at a gas facility at In Amenas, in the east of the countr...
Recruitment News, Jan 17, 2013
Lord Mayor Praises Job Creation Success At NI Science Park
The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Alderman Gavin Robinson, has described the success of Northern Ireland Science Park in the city's Titanic Quarter as outstanding. "NISP is a great example of the ability of...
Lord Mayor Praises Job Creation Success At NI Science Park
The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Alderman Gavin Robinson, has described the success of Northern Ireland Science Park in the city's Titanic Quarter as outstanding. "NISP is a great example of the ability of...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2013
Two Police And Journalist Arrested By Operation Elveden
Three people have been arrested as part of the investigation into inappropriate payments made to police and public officials. It is understood that two serving police officers and a journalist were a...
Two Police And Journalist Arrested By Operation Elveden
Three people have been arrested as part of the investigation into inappropriate payments made to police and public officials. It is understood that two serving police officers and a journalist were a...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2013
South Lambeth Residents Spend Night Away Following Helicopter Crash
Some 40 people have spent the night away from their homes following a helicopter crash in central London on Wednesday morning. The crash occurred in South Lambeth when a helicopter crashed into a cra...
South Lambeth Residents Spend Night Away Following Helicopter Crash
Some 40 people have spent the night away from their homes following a helicopter crash in central London on Wednesday morning. The crash occurred in South Lambeth when a helicopter crashed into a cra...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2013
Ford Addresses European Justice Council
Justice Minister David Ford has addressed the first meeting of the European Justice and Home Affairs Council on the prospects of cross-border police cooperation in Ireland. The meeting was the first ...
Ford Addresses European Justice Council
Justice Minister David Ford has addressed the first meeting of the European Justice and Home Affairs Council on the prospects of cross-border police cooperation in Ireland. The meeting was the first ...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2013
North Sea Oil Pipeline Declared Safe
The North Sea oil pipeline shut down following the discovery of a leak within the leg of an offshore platform, has been declared safe to use and will begin operations again today. The Brent pipeline ...
North Sea Oil Pipeline Declared Safe
The North Sea oil pipeline shut down following the discovery of a leak within the leg of an offshore platform, has been declared safe to use and will begin operations again today. The Brent pipeline ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2013
Belfast City Centre Works Announced
Motorists who use Belfast city centre could be in line for delays at the end of January, following the approval of the next phase of roadworks. Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has announced that the...
Belfast City Centre Works Announced
Motorists who use Belfast city centre could be in line for delays at the end of January, following the approval of the next phase of roadworks. Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has announced that the...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2013
40 Jobs Created By Legal Centre Expansion
30-40 new jobs could be created in Northern Ireland, following the news that legal model firm Axiom is to expand its Centre of Excellence. Axiom will open a new 3,000 sq ft office in Belfast and is e...
40 Jobs Created By Legal Centre Expansion
30-40 new jobs could be created in Northern Ireland, following the news that legal model firm Axiom is to expand its Centre of Excellence. Axiom will open a new 3,000 sq ft office in Belfast and is e...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2013
NI Homeless Numbers Set To Grow
Hundreds of people in Northern Ireland face being made homeless this year, according to a local charity. The Simon Community says a total of 5,047 households presented as homeless to the Housing Exec...
NI Homeless Numbers Set To Grow
Hundreds of people in Northern Ireland face being made homeless this year, according to a local charity. The Simon Community says a total of 5,047 households presented as homeless to the Housing Exec...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2013
Other News In Brief
Man Shot In West Belfast A man has been the victim of a shooting incident in west Belfast. The victim, thought to be in his 20s, was shot in the leg in the Beechview Park area at about 19:35 ...
Other News In Brief
Man Shot In West Belfast A man has been the victim of a shooting incident in west Belfast. The victim, thought to be in his 20s, was shot in the leg in the Beechview Park area at about 19:35 ...
Recruitment News, Jan 17, 2013
OCG To Establish Development Centre In Belfast
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today welcomed the decision by US-based company Oxford Consulting Group (OCG) Inc to establish a 33 person development centre in Belfast. The investment is being sup...
OCG To Establish Development Centre In Belfast
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today welcomed the decision by US-based company Oxford Consulting Group (OCG) Inc to establish a 33 person development centre in Belfast. The investment is being sup...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2013
London Victoria Evacuated After Fire On Train
London Victoria train station had to be evacuated at the start of the morning rush hour following a fire in the undercarriage of a Gatwick Express train. It is understood the train, which was on plat...
London Victoria Evacuated After Fire On Train
London Victoria train station had to be evacuated at the start of the morning rush hour following a fire in the undercarriage of a Gatwick Express train. It is understood the train, which was on plat...
Business News, Jan 17, 2013
Almac Opens New Facility
Following completion of the initial phase of a £6.5 million project, Craigavon-based pharmaceutical company Almac has significantly expanded its pharmaceutical development services by creating a new 1...
Almac Opens New Facility
Following completion of the initial phase of a £6.5 million project, Craigavon-based pharmaceutical company Almac has significantly expanded its pharmaceutical development services by creating a new 1...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
